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Repair Procedures: Installation

  1. Check that the shift lever is placed in the "N" position.
  2. Lightly tighten the bolts (A) after installing the inhibitor switch (B).
    Fig 1: Locating Inhibitor Switch And Bolts
    G12051451Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. Lightly tighten the nut (A) after installing the manual control lever (B).
    Fig 2: Locating Manual Control Lever And Mounting Nut
    G12051452Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Align the hole (A) in the manual control lever with the "N" position hole (B) of the inhibitor switch and then insert the inhibitor switch guide pin (SST No.: 09480-A3800).
    Fig 3: Inserting Inhibitor Switch Guide Pin (SST No.:09480-A3800)
    G12051453Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Tighten the nut (A) and bolts (B) with the specified torque.

    Tightening Torque: 

    A: 17.7 - 24.5 N.m (1.8 - 2.5 kgf.m, 13.0 - 18.1 lb-ft)

    B: 9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 4: Locating Inhibitor Switch Bolts And Nut
    G12051454Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Lightly tighten the nut (B) after connected the shift cable (C) in the manual control lever (D).
  7. Push shift cable (C) lightly to "F" direction shown to eliminate free play of shift cable.
  8. Tighten the nut (B) with the specified torque.

    Tightening Torque: 

    9.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.1 lb-ft)

    Fig 5: Pushing Shift Cable
    G12051455Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  9. Remove the inhibitor switch guide pin (SST No.: 09480-A3800) from the hole.
  10. Connect the inhibitor switch connector (A).
    Fig 6: Locating Inhibitor Switch Connector
    G12051456Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  11. Install the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  12. Install the air cleaner assembly and air duct.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  13. Connect the battery negative (-) cable.
  14. Check that operating surely at each range of the inhibitor switch corresponding to each position of shift lever.